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I think that me being able to show,

even in losses that I'm satisfied in the Lord and his plan for me is the best thing I could do because it shows people that I'm not relying on winning to be okay.

It shows that even someone who has world records and gold medals still needs the Lord.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast.

People of faith have many opportunities to demonstrate how that faith leads and guides them.

As a star athlete recognizes where their gifts and talents come from on a platform for all to see,

we can also be faithful in our normal daily interactions with others,

demonstrating grace, especially when we disagree,

and showing kindness, understanding, and humility,

all which reflect the love of Christ in our lives.

Our first guest is Sidney McLaughlin, Larone, an American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meter hurdles.

She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion

with the game's record and 2022 world champion

with a world record time of 50.68 seconds. It takes work to be the kind of athlete Sydney has become, but she

always acknowledges the one who gave her the talent and the strength to persevere in her

sport. So both of my parents were in track. My dad mainly focused on the 400 and my mom were in the 800 and yeah they put my older sister in track my older brother in track kind of just when they were young, you know, five, six years old to keep them active.

I think my parents, I credit them so much for how they handled you know just my young years they didn't

want to overwhelm me with rigorous training at a young age they really wanted me to grow and develop, number one, my body and number two, just like my love for the sport naturally, not because they wanted to force me into anything, not because I had some coach that wanted me to go win nationals.

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